The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 25,500
€ 27,500
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 is 7.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
57.7
70.7
80.8
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.2 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.5 in
106.3
176
99.9
168.4
176 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.48 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BM
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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28.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.83 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
48 mpg
city
23 mpg
57 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
720 mi
Range
444 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
145.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
